bộng
[ʔɓəwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) hollow (of trees, etc.)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Có tổ chim trong bộng cây.There's a nest inside a tree hollow.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) nest
Examples
bộng ong, bộng rắn.Bee nest, snake nest
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “bộng” mean?
(noun) hollow (of trees, etc.)
Is “bộng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.